Victor Osimhen scored twice to help Galatasaray beat the 10 men of Tottenham

Victor Osimhen scored twice as Galatasaray inflicted a first Europa League defeat of the season on Tottenham with a 3-2 victory in Istanbul on Thursday, while Manchester United got their first win on the board by beating PAOK Thessaloniki.

Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur at Ali Sami Yen stadium, in Istanbul, Turkey, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Credit: AP/Khalil Hamra

Tottenham travel to the hostile atmosphere of Galatasaray this evening. Spurs have so far won all three of their games in the Europa League this season, with Ange Postecoglou’s side looking in a strong position to secure qualification for the knockout rounds. Still, tonight’s opponents are flying too and are yet to taste defeat themselves.

Ange Postecoglou's rejigged defence gifted Galatasaray endless opportunities in a harrowing showdown, marred by Dejan Kulusevski's agonising miss in the dying moments that nearly salvaged a point for Tottenham.

Tottenham travel to Galatasaray on Thursday as the Europa League resumes. Spurs are unbeaten in Europe thus far and beat AZ Alkmaar 1-0 last time out, with Richarlison scoring a penalty and Mikey Moore impressing on his first start for the first team.

It is another juicy Europa League slate in Week 4 and the matchup between Galatasaray and Tottenham Hotspur projects to be the most entertaining fixture on Thursday. As two of the undefeated teams in the competition through the first three games,